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Inmate sues after burst pipe shoots hot human waste all over him
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An inmate is suing the Florida Department of Corrections after he says he was sprayed with 200-degree human wastewater, resulting in severe burns and mental anguish.
Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Expansion in South Florida; Adds Leading Real Estate Attorney Adam R. Seligman in West Palm Beach
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to strategically expand its market-leading real estate team in South Florida with the addition of Adam R. Seligman as a shareholder in its West Palm Beach office.
Greenberg Traurig Receives Seven Recognitions in Daily Business Review’s 2024 Florida Legal Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and its attorneys received seven recognitions in the Daily Business Review’s (DBR) 2024 Florida Legal Awards. These annual awards recognize distinguished members of the Florida legal community.
Appeals court blocks Florida from enforcing property restrictions against 2 Chinese citizens
Two plaintiffs who are challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens from owning property in the state won a temporary injunction earlier this month barring state officials from enforcing the law against them.
Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Real Estate Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Chris Ezell in Miami
Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Partner Chris Ezell in Miami.
Think Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios on February 26, 2024
The topic of employee leave is incredibly complex. With a multitude of national and state-specific requirements, situational policies and specific compliance expectations for employers, it feels nearly impossible for employers to navigate.
Fake concert promoter and former rapper plead guilty to $1.35 million fraud scheme involving bogus music concerts
Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for their involvement in a bogus music concert fraud scheme.
Former bartender says Hooters discriminated against her because of her age
TAMPA – A former bartender has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Hooters.
Woman accuses FedEx Ground of disability discrimination, retaliation
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing FedEx Ground of disability discrimination and retaliation.
Man claims he was fired for using FMLA benefits
A Collier County man says he was wrongfully terminated by GEICO for using FMLA benefits.
New kind of patent lawsuits soaring in Southern District of Florida, new analysis finds
Federal patent-infringement lawsuits aimed at defendants whose identities are kept hidden have shot up 167% from 2022 to 2023 in the Southern District of Florida, raising due-process concerns for the businesses and individuals affected by such filings.
Home for disabled sued after resident drinks dishwashing detergent, suffers throat burns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A recent lawsuit charges a Florida home for the developmentally disabled with neglect after a resident permanently damaged his esophagus by drinking dish detergent.
Attorney General Moody Secures 30-year Prison Sentence for Real Estate Investment Fraudster
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 30-year prison sentence for a man operating an elaborate real estate investment scheme.
Holland & Knight International Practices and Lawyers Recognized by Chambers Global
Holland & Knight has been named as one of the world's leading law firms by Chambers Global – The World's Leading Lawyers for Business.
5th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants
The Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces the below listed names are all the applicants who applied for the vacancy in the Fifth Judicial Circuit for Lake County Circuit Court Judge due to the retirement of the Hon. Anthony M. Tatti.
Class action says liquor store won't stop sending text messages
A class action lawsuit accuses a liquor store of sending unsolicited text messages to consumers even after they have opted out of the service.
Deaf woman says Walmart doesn't provide interpreters for employees
A deaf woman says Walmart has failed to provide interpreters for its employees.
Religious nurse practitioner sues CVS for requiring her to prescribe hormonal contraceptives
WEST PALM BEACH — A former CVS nurse practitioner is suing CVS alleging it violated Title VII by failing to accommodate her religious beliefs and refusing to engage in meaningful discussion about alternative accommodations.
Reed Smith shortlisted in the Florida Legal Awards for disputes work
Global law firm Reed Smith was shortlisted by the Daily Business Review for the Florida Legal Awards, in the cross-border disputes category.
10th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a Polk County, County Court vacancy, created by the resignation of Judge Robert Fegers.